01 Oct

I Don’t Know What To Say

BEYOND THE BASICS | Chuck Bartlett | St. Louis, Missouri

Over the past year, the congregation that I am a member of has been plagued with a number of tragedies. I couldn’t help but think of Romans 12:15, where it reads, “weep with those that weep.” When we hear sad news, we face the dilemma of, “I don’t know what to say.” Does the word of God provide any help in this area? The answer is yes. Here are lessons that will help us to know what to do and what not to do. We will do so by looking at Job and his three friends. Read More

01 Jan

Confident without being Overconfident

BEYOND THE BASICS Chuck Bartlett | Newburgh, Indiana

I remember reading a comment made by a person who left the Lord’s church years ago stating, “The problem with members of the church is they don’t have confidence they are going to heaven.” This person may well have encountered Christians who felt that way, but it does not have to be that way. Let us take a closer look. Read More